New electric vehicle sales in Australia reached an all-time high in 2024, underscoring the sustained demand for cleaner, modern, cost-effective cars, the Electric Vehicle Council said.
Data from the EVC and public sources reveal that about 114,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were sold in Australia in 2024, up on the previous record of more than 98,000 sales in 2023.
New EV sales in 2024 include approximately 91,000 BEVs and about 23,000 PHEVs.
It means nearly one in ten new car sales were EVs (9.65%). This compares to a market share of 8.45% in 2023.
Electric Vehicle Council’s Head of Policy, Legal and Advocacy Aman Gaur said: "Electric vehicle uptake in Australia has reached an all-time high, with about 114,000 EVs sold in 2024, setting a new annual sales record for the country.
"Last year's steady increase in EV sales and market share builds on a bumper 2023. Year after year, electric vehicle sales in Australia continue to climb, proving that demand for cleaner, more affordable driving is here and it’s rising. This growth includes an increase in the share of BEVs sold in Australia, with pure electric vehicles still making up the majority of overall EV sales.
“The 2024 electric vehicle sales results are encouraging, especially in a year when Australians were smashed by high interest rates and the high cost of living. It was also a year in which some states prematurely withdrew crucial incentives that would have boosted adoption further.
“It’s not just Australians’ desire to purchase an EV that’s driving the rise in sales - the increase in charging infrastructure, wider range of models at more competitive prices, and the continuation of key purchase incentives have all played a crucial role in encouraging the next wave of EV owners to buy.
"Despite the progress, Australia still has a long way to go to achieve its climate and EV targets, and match adoption rates of other developed nations. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard this year is a promising step forward, but accelerating momentum will also require increased investment in infrastructure, more incentives, updated regulations, nationally consistent policies, and proactive efforts to combat misinformation.”
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